Finance Manager Job in Kenya

Our Client is in the Logistics industry currently recruiting a Finance Manager

Scope and General Purpose: Plans, organizes, directs, and controls the accounting functions of the Company

Responsible to: He reports to Directors

Responsibilities
  • Overseeing accounting functions includes ensuring timely and accurate reporting of financial information, handling yearly audits, short- and long-term financial forecasting, and working as part of the Company executive management team.
  • Along with overall financial responsibility, manages accounting and financial staff, which includes hiring, training and assigning tasks to employees.
  • In charge of setting and ensuring compliance at all time with Company SOP and policies.
  • Responsible of verifying stock keeper monthly reports;
  • Ensuring banking is done timely and efficiently.
  • Handling of company Petty cash
  • Liaising with both Clients and Suppliers in regards to debt collection and payments
  • Double check vendors invoices against delivery note and physical deliveries
  • Ensure supplies are received as per order and agreed upon price list for the year;
  • Follow up on licenses, health certificates and ensuring timely renewal;
  • Keep track of all company expenses against the approved budget for the year and timely raise any matter that may lead to going over budget.
  • Keeping track of every financial transaction that occurs in the establishment to ensure that all incoming and outgoing money is recorded and handled accurately. 
  • Discrepancies need to be investigated, corrected and reported as to why they happened. For example, mistakes need to be dealt with and solutions for future situations developed. 
  • Fraudulent activity needs to be thoroughly interpreted and may involve liaison with legal authorities. This kind of responsibility is a key component to the operations of the hotel and can cause a severe business threat if not handled properly.
  • Handling wage and salary calculations, as well as employee payouts and payments.
  • Producing month-end accounts, along with comparisons to help forecast business earnings. Management decisions are often made based upon projections, so accurate accounting of required financial information is essential. 
  • Profit and loss accounting, as well as balance sheets, is also necessary, so that senior management may assist in preparing budgets and business planning.
  • The bank statements will also need to be reconciled, along with certain other reports as may be deemed necessary from time to time. 
  • Bank and general ledger reconciliations may also be instrumental in preparing certain financial statements.
Requirements:
  • Full  professional Accounting qualification; ACCA, ICMA, CPA, CA.
  • Knowledge of Computer Accounting packages.
  • Knowledge of generally accepted Accounting principles.
  • Over 5 years relevant work experience.
  • Member of professional body.
  • Proven track record of leading and managing a team.
  • Proven track record of achieving financial goals.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Demonstrate timely decision making and effective communication skills.
If you feel you fit the above role, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke